Senior Safety/Tech Training Specialist

aquaamerica; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced safety/technical training leader to guide the development and delivery of technical training across PNG operations.

You will lead, design, and evaluate training programs, ensure compliance with SOPs, and drive ROI through continuous improvement. Qualifications include 8+ years in safety/technical training, knowledge of gas industry practices, a BS in science or engineering, and proficiency with LMS, SAP.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SOPs, gas industry operations practices, and PNG policies.
• Strong writing, planning and team leadership abilities.
• Solid problem solving, analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead, consult with and/or assist supervisors with technical training needs and ROI analysis.
• Develop and perform initial and compliance-related technical training for staff.
• Investigate and improve the technical environment to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Research and implement SOPs and new tools, PPE, and industry practices.

Job description

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

• Lead, consult with and/or assist supervisors with all technical training concerns and conditions.
• Conduct or review results of needs analysis, design training program, implement program and support ROI determination.
• Develop and perform all initial and compliance-related technical training for new and current employees.
• Lead, review and/or perform investigations and inspections to manage and improve the technical environment at PNG>
• Research applicability and viability of SOP’s and all technical related procedures and processes; recommend changes as needed.
• Research new or changing technical operation related tools, equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Analyze technical operations trends and recommend new practices, training and/or equipment to improve efficiency.
• Provide presentations to PNG executives, employees and customer; create visual displays as needed.
• Review and/or develop weekly employee communications addressing technical topics.
• Research and maintain awareness of industry trends in technical changes for use and implementation at PNG.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of SOPs, gas industry, and PNG operations practices, procedures, PNG policies, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of software applications such as LMS, JSSO, and SAP. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong team leader, planning, and writing skills.
• Solid problem solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Possess the ability to drive organization change through strong interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of safety/technical training experience. Natural gas industry and field experience may substitute for a portion of this requirement.
• Experience with gas industry/ operations practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, presenting, and updating training strategies.
• Bachelors in science or engineering preferred. Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive PNG Company Vehicles.
• Background in safety or emergency services.

Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.